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AR SB733

Bill

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Trent Garner

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-7-109(a)(1) to modify the State Board of Health's authority over quarantine, isolation, and control of infectious diseases.

  • State Board of Health or its designee may only issue guidance (not enforce regulations) on quarantine, isolation, and disease control in public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.

  • Each public school district and open-enrollment charter school retains the authority to independently determine whether and how to enforce quarantine, isolation, and disease control measures.

  • Preserves the State Board of Health's authority over quarantine and isolation enforcement in all other settings outside of public schools.

Legislative Description

To Modify The Powers Of Quarantine, Isolation, And Control Of Infectious, Contagious, And Communicable Diseases.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor9/29/2021

Full Bill Text

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